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COVID-19 Update

Effective Monday, March 21, 2022 – Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will lift certain COVID-19 restrictions. Cancer Center locations partnered with a hospital will retain the guidance provided by that facility.

Changes to COVID-19 Policy:

  • Discontinue screening questions at front entrances.
  • Each patient will be allowed two guests or family members, 18 years of age or older, to accompany them into the Cancer Center for appointments. Only one guest will be allowed into the infusion suite with the patient.
  • The masking mandate will be lifted. Optional masking is still available for any patient, guest or team member.
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We ask that you please contact your physician before traveling to any of our facilities if any of the following applies to you:

  • Showing symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as fever greater than 100.4º F/38º C, cough or shortness of breath.
  • Have been tested for COVID-19.
  • Had contact with someone who has been ill with a respiratory virus.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please contact us with any questions.

Mary Bird Perkins does not administer vaccines to patients. For information about the COVID-19 vaccine and a list of vaccination locations, click here.

Video Appointments Available!

The Cancer Center is offering secure video visits. Appointments with your doctor for consultations or follow-ups are available (depending on provider availability), making it easier and more convenient for you and your loved ones to access personalized care. Online appointments allow you to receive the same quality care as you do in person.

Radiation Oncology
Click here for more information on video appointments with your radiation oncologist.

You can also contact your doctor’s office to set up a video appointment (pending provider’s availability):

Precautions

Mary Bird Perkins is working closely with federal, state, and local health officials along with our hospital partners to align with their rules and restrictions to ensure every necessary step is taken to protect the health of our patients, visitors and team members.

Please remember the most important things that you can do today to impact your health and the health of your love ones is to wash your hands and cover your cough. Respiratory viruses are spread through coughing and sneezing near others and by picking up germs on surfaces and touching our eyes, nose and mouth.

Learn more from the CDC on how you can protect yourself from COVID-19. Many of the precautions are identical to how patients are educated on avoiding the flu.